Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
1. Press the 
button on the steering wheel.
2. Wait for the acoustic signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol on the Control Display and
an acoustic signal notify you that the voice activation system is activated.
If no additional commands are possible, continue by operating the function via iDrive.
Finishing voice inputPress the 
button on the steering wheel or
{Cancel}
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